ABOUT YOU

In this role, you’ll design and deliver proactive, person-led interventions that empower individuals to better understand their mental health, build resilience and develop opportunities for community integration. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, independent role and is ready to take the clinical lead in a collaborative, recovery-focused environment. The ideal candidate will:

• Lead with confidence - Work autonomously, show initiative and guide clinical practice with clarity and compassion.
• Bring clinical expertise - Apply a deep understanding of mental health interventions to support meaningful outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships - Collaborate with allied health professionals and community networks to expand choice and support for participants.
• Champion recovery - Embed person-led, recovery-oriented practices into every aspect of care.
• Empower others - Deliver psycho-education and training to build the capacity of non-clinical staff and strengthen the whole team.

For more information about the day to day key responsibilities of the role, please find the full position description here.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.

WHO WE ARE

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community.
Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

FLOURISH AUSTRALIA HAS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN TO TAKE ON A CLINICAL LEAD ROLE WITHIN A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESIDENTIAL SERVICE!

The position available is:

• Full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
• Part-time hours negotiable
• Working Monday to Friday
• Attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

THE KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• Plan and coordinate clinical services relating to people accessing HASI Plus.
• Provide clinical support, direction and education to other staff as required.
• Analyse and report on HASI Plus Clinical supports performance across designated areas.
• Work in close cooperation with the Local Health District Mental Health Clinician to jointly plan clinical care and rehabilitation for the people accessing our service.
• Meet all policy, contractual and legislative requirements and ultimately achieve good outcomes for the people who access HASI Plus.
• Ensure positive, ongoing and productive communication between Flourish Australia, the HNE LHD and any relevant stakeholder/funding body, as required.
• Ensure that all engagement, assessments and support planning with people who access our services are recovery-focussed, least restrictive, culturally appropriate and accessible to the individual.
• Actively participate in relevant clinical activities including direct support, assessment and support planning, case conferences and reviews.
• Utilise allied health qualifications and experience to enhance the service offering across Tamworth and Newcastle sites.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Flourish to provide clinical advice and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage state-wide local health district representatives to promote services and generate referral.

In this role, you’ll design and deliver proactive, person-led interventions that empower individuals to better understand their mental health, build resilience and develop opportunities for community integration. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, independent role and is ready to take the clinical lead in a collaborative, recovery-focused environment. The ideal candidate will:

• Lead with confidence - Work autonomously, show initiative and guide clinical practice with clarity and compassion.
• Bring clinical expertise - Apply a deep understanding of mental health interventions to support meaningful outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships - Collaborate with allied health professionals and community networks to expand choice and support for participants.
• Champion recovery - Embed person-led, recovery-oriented practices into every aspect of care.
• Empower others - Deliver psycho-education and training to build the capacity of non-clinical staff and strengthen the whole team